Entries by Miami Flight Academy

Speech – International Aviation Club Luncheon

Acting Administrator Daniel ElwellWashington, DCRemarks as Prepared for DeliveryAs you can tell from that kind introduction, Ive been in the aviation industry for about 80 years or, most of my adult life.Ive been fortunate to see aviation from so many vantage points. Of course, none better than the view from the cockpit.But, my time at…

News and Updates – FAA is Hiring for Safety-Related Aviation Positions

Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will accept applications from experienced candidates to fill aviation safety positions at various facilities throughout the country. These positions are critical to the agencys mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.The FAA is hiring for the following safety-essential positions:Aviation Safety Inspectors…

News and Updates – FAA Modifies Restrictions on Drone Operations over DoD Facilities

At the request of the Department of Defense, and federal security and law enforcement agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations 99.7 Special Security Instructions to address the potential threat posed by malicious drone operations by establishing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)…

News and Updates – DOT Selects 10 Programs for Drone Testing

Accompanied by technology innovators and government leaders from across the nation, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the 10 state, local and tribal governments who will conduct flight tests as part of theUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program. The fields that could see immediate opportunities from the program include commerce, photography,…